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Planning a backcountry adventure in Ontario? You might be questioning whether hiring a professional hiking guide is worth it. As a dedicated guiding company, we have encountered numerous misconceptions about the role of guides. Let’s address three common myths to help you understand how a professional hiking guide can truly enhance your hiking experience.
Professional hiking guides are over priced
We understand that cost is always a concern. Running a guiding business involves significant expenses, from training and certifications to insurance, permits, and gear maintenance.
However, our pricing reflects more than just these operational costs. It represents the passion and extensive knowledge of our guides. Our guides are not only experts in safety and navigation but also passionate about sharing the beauty and history of the backcountry. They bring a wealth of experience and a genuine love for the outdoors to every trip, ensuring that your adventure is memorable.
When you break down the cost, you will see that you are getting great value for your money: a high-quality, enriching experience led by dedicated professional hiking guides who are committed to making your adventure truly special.
Anyone Can Be a Guide
Guiding in Ontario’s backcountry is not just about knowing the trails, our professional hiking guides are highly experienced, trained and are expected to continually grow their expertise. Our guides have training and experience in wilderness first aid, emergency response, off-trail navigation, wildlife safety, water safety and environmental conservation.
At Step It Up Adventures, all our guides are equipped to handle medical emergencies sudden weather changes, wildlife encounters, and other unforeseen challenges ensuring your safety throughout your backcountry adventure.
Our trips are private and tailored to your interests and capabilities ensuring that you get the most out of your trip.
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Guides just follow a map
At Step It Up Adventures, we love exploring off the beaten path and have the expertise to do so safely. The role of a professional hiking guide is to enhance your experience, not just show you the way and keep you safe. We take you to hidden gems such as caves you would not find on your own, ensuring you get the maximum experience for your time.
On our multi-day trips, we take care of all the logistics, including cooking, setting up camp, proving equipment and ensuring all safety gear is present. We offer the option to relax as we take care of all the details or an opportunity to learn from your guide to grow your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the backcountry. Our goal is to make your trip enjoyable, safe, and enriching.
Guides enhance your backcountry experience
Exploring the backcountry in Ontario is more than just a walk in the woods, it is a journey of discovery. At Step It Up Adventures, our professional hiking guides focus on providing a safe and enriching experience, hiring a professional guide ensures you get the most out of your adventure.
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